Melissa Fornabaio

Brooklyn, NY

currently: Open for projects

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What's your ideal role within an organization?

I like to take on leadership positions- such as producing and directing. I take and give direction well, and I'm the type of person who makes things happen, so I enjoy a lot of responsiblity.

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Work history

FUSE Networks November 2005 to April 2008
Producer/Writer

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How would you describe your time at FUSE Networks?

I was able to crank out 165 episodes of the 1/2 hour countdown show F-List shooting in both the field and in the studio, sometimes shooting up to 17 shows in one week. I often was on field shoots, overseeing two edits, and writing scripts for daily shows simultaneously while only having one production assistant working with me. I produced the pilot for Talking Metal which then got picked up for 6 more episodes. I traveled for 2 months on a tour bus on the Vans Warped Tour while overseeing two edits in our back lounge, field producing, booking talent, fulfilling marketing obligations, communicating with the NY edit on what segments should make air each week, and providing daily webclips and photos to the multiplatform teams. I worked with high profile celebrities, directed field crews, shot second camera, edited on Avid, wrote my own scripts, acquired third party footage and music, and provided content for all platforms.... read more
Jarrett Creative Group March 2005 to September 2005
Producer/Associate Producer

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How would you describe your time at Jarrett Creative Group?

I worked closely with the executive producer in all aspects of production from booking edits and crews, to delivering final products to clients. Created a pilot for Warner Brother Records by traveling to concert venues, interviewing band members and fans, overseeing edits. Acted as AD/script supervisor on a music video and promos shoot. Assisted in the creation of a corporate video for The Wall Street Journal by being liason between client, production company, and edit facility.... read more
Perhaps Media February 2005 to the present
Co-founder/Producer

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How would you describe your time at Perhaps Media?

I co-founded a production company in order to produce more pro-social videos and television shows as well as music videos. I have produced music videos which have aired on MTV2, Much Music, and internationally, short form documentaries which have aired on CurrentTV and internationally, as well as videos for awards ceremonies. I am currently developing a number of television shows.... read more
Oxygen Network December 2004 to April 2006
Segment Producer

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How would you describe your time at Oxygen Network?

I interviewed high profile musicians from a variety of genres. I directed field crews. I booked and produced voice-over sessions. I oversaw edit sessions and audio mixes. I provided content to the promos, press, and multiplatform teams.
Fearless Entertainment May 2004 to November 2005
Associate Producer/Post Production Coordinator

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How would you describe your time at Fearless Entertainment?

I interviewed bands and fans and assisted in all aspects of a concert series from pre-production to post- production. I worked with the standards department and oversaw audio sessions to make edits for FCC regulations. Researched publishing information for and acquired bed music. Completed show logs, cue sheets, and closed caption scripts. Logged, digitized and edited footage using AVID. Assisted in writing scripts, producing segments, and providing materials to the AD and director. Was responsible for shipping tapes from Florida to NY and maintaining tape library. Completed expense reports. Escourted talent from green rooms to stage. Communicated with post production facilities to book edits, editors, audio mixes, duplications, shipping, and production of graphics.... read more
VIACOM / MTV NETWORKS November 2001 to December 2004
Associate Producer/Production Assistant/Intern

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How would you describe your time at VIACOM / MTV NETWORKS?

I learned a lot about production on various shows for MTV, MTV2, VH1, and Comedy Central. I worked on comedy, clip, documentary, studio, concert, and countdown shows. I learned how to edit using AVID, produced segments, transcribed tapes, pulled footage and worked closely with the rights and clearances department to clear footage and complete show logs and music cue sheets, assisted in casting for TRL, acquired photos and charts, selected bed music, prepared logs and papercuts for producers, scheduled meetings, made dubs, delivered tapes for broadcast and to all departments. Supervised interns.... read more
Sony Music Ent. March 2001 to September 2002
NJ College Marketing Rep.

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How would you describe your time at Sony Music Ent.?

I was responsible for attending concerts and setting up promotions for artists such as Korn, Bruce Springstein, System of a Down, John Mayer, Good Charlotte, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Pearl Jam, and many others at colleges, bars, retail stores, radio stations. I designed and created displays, flyers, and other promotional tools to promote our artists, tours, and releases.... read more

Education

Seton Hall University, South Orange, N J September 1999 to May 2003
Broadcast Communications

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How would you describe your time at Seton Hall University, Sout...?

I spent a lot of time working at the school TV station Pirate TV co-hosting/producing/writing for a music show as well as the weekly campus news show. I was also an engineer and newscaster at the #1 College Radio Station- WSOU. I also took advantage of the quick commute to NYC and interned for Crank Yankers, MTV, worked for Sony Music.... read more
Roy C. Ketcham High School September 1995 to June 1999

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How would you describe your time at Roy C. Ketcham High School?

I took part in pretty much every club and sport possible while at this school. I was the organizer for all the school benefit concerts. I was freshman class president. President of the environmental club. In the National Honor Society and Amnesty International. I took a few AP and Honors classes. Chosen to be in "Who's Who Among America's High School Students", and was captain of the girls Varsity Soccer team (which I played on since 8th grade), and captain of the Cross Country team. I also spent a lot of time attending and organizing local concerts.... read more

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